Where Wheaton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wheaton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58711, 58782, 58761. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wheaton Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Wheaton Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. COPD is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 5.9% across North Dakota. In all, Wheaton Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 35 miles from Wheaton Township
The closest emergency room is Trinity Kenmare Community Hospital in Kenmare, 34.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Wheaton Township, and more people treating it
41% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 82.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Wheaton Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Wheaton Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Wheaton Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 14 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 11 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the North Dakota figure falls outside Wheaton Township’s likely range; Wheaton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58711, 58782, 58761, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wheaton Township adults…
Wheaton Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wheaton Township
No hospital or community health center in Wheaton Township itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Wheaton Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Wheaton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.9% of Wheaton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
How Wheaton Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Wheaton Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Wheaton Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antler Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Eden Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hoffman Township | — | — | — | — |
Antler Township, Eden Valley Township and Hoffman Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wheaton Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wheaton Township
Why doesn’t Wheaton Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wheaton Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wheaton Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The North Dakota figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.